Description
A flavorful and hearty jambalaya packed with protein from chicken, andouille sausage, and shrimp, combined with spices and vegetables for a satisfying one-pot meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chicken and sausage until browned.
- Add onion and bell peppers; sauté until soft, then stir in garlic for one minute.
- Add brown rice, stirring to coat.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, adding Cajun seasoning. Stir it all together.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- When rice is nearly done, add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread or salad.
Notes
For added nutrition, feel free to toss in other veggies like corn or zucchini. Adjust the broth for a saucier jambalaya.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg